Now that I’ve woken up to salmon, it’s one of my go-tos when I need a healthy, quick meal. In this recipe, the salmon has lemon juice, shallots, and capers spooned on top, which gives the fish plenty of flavor. The rich salmon also pairs perfectly with the earthy, slightly sweet flavor of the roasted baby artichokes.
The best part? This recipe takes less than 30 minutes, start to finish–and that includes preparing the ingredients. Since I’m working on sharing more quick paleo meals with you all, I actually timed myself while I made this. I forgot to look at the timer right when I finished cooking, but I looked at it after my photo shoot–I managed to make everything AND take pictures of it in 35 minutes!
Do you have a favorite dinner that’s healthy and quick to make? I’d love to hear about it in the comments.
This pan-seared salmon with capers and baby artichokes is a quick, healthy, and delicious meal that's paleo and Whole30-compliant. Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a sheet pan with foil or parchment. Fill a medium bowl with cold water and one tablespoon of juice from the lemon. Cut the stems off the artichokes and trim about 1/2 inch off the tops. Peel off the tough outer green leaves and slice the artichokes in half, placing them in the bowl of lemon water as you go to keep them from browning too much. Drain the artichokes, pat them dry, and place them on the baking sheet. Drizzle with the olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Toss to coat, and then arrange the artichokes cut side down. Roast for 10 minutes, flip, and roast for an additional 10 minutes. While the artichokes are roasting, prepare the salmon. Heat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat for about a minute. Season the salmon with salt and pepper on both sides. Add one teaspoon each of ghee and then add the salmon to the pan, skin side down. Let it cook for about 5 minutes, until the skin is nicely browned and the bottom half of the fillet appears opaque. While the salmon is cooking, cut the shallot in half and slice it thinly. Drain and rinse the capers. Flip the salmon over and cook for 3-5 minutes on the second side, until browned and cooked through. Transfer the salmon to a plate and cover lightly with foil. Reduce the heat to medium. Add the shallot and the remaining teaspoons of ghee to the pan. Cook, stirring frequently, for about 2 minutes, until the shallots are browned and softened. Stir in the capers and two teaspoons of lemon juice, or to taste. Spoon the shallots, capers, and pan juices on top of the salmon. Serve hot with the roasted artichokes and lemon slices, if desired. *You can use butter instead if you don't need this recipe to be Whole30-compliant. As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs, I earn from qualifying purchases.
Pan-Seared Salmon with Capers and Baby Artichokes
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 1
Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 517 Total Fat: 24g Saturated Fat: 8g Trans Fat: 0g Cholesterol: 97mg Sodium: 885mg Carbohydrates: 44g Fiber: 20g Sugar: 8g Protein: 46g
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I might need to learn to love salmon soon… This recipe looks too good to ignore!
Thank you, Anne! I think learning to like salmon is a worthy item to include on your bucket list 🙂
Becky this looks fabulous! There aren't enough salmon recipes ever!:)
Thank you so much, Mahy! Now that I've become a salmon fan, I couldn't agree more.
I absolutely love capers … had almost forgotten this … It looks delicious!
Thank you! I also just learned to like capers, and am glad I did.